When you’re doing a kitchen remodel, one of the biggest challenges is matching your kitchen cabinets. Your cabinets have a huge impact on the overall feel of your kitchen space, and if you choose the wrong type of cabinet, you’ll often find it very difficult to create a harmonious feel throughout the area. Some simple guidelines can help you make the right decisions.

Modern

Most of the time, a modern kitchen and cabinetry will have a minimalist feel. Kitchen trends come and go but, in recent years, stainless steel appliances have been particularly in style. If you have this type of kitchen setup, you may want to consider black cabinets. If you have granite countertops, black cabinets are a great match, as that particular stone tends to have a lot of black coloring. Black cabinets also have a very streamlined appearance, as the color tends to overwhelm any features of the wood. If shiny stainless steel is your thing, imagine your kitchen with black cabinets and see if that appeals to you.

rustic

Combining a rustic kitchen and cabinets is usually a bit easier. A rustic kitchen can have more variety between cabinets, appliances, and counter space, giving you a little more freedom. There’s also no need to favor a minimalist look when you have a rustic kitchen. Some people like white cabinets in these kitchens, others prefer red, and still others prefer the look of natural wood. One of the things to consider with this type of kitchen is the amount of ornamentation you want on the cabinets. When you’re creating a more handcrafted look, you can go ahead and enjoy the more elegant aspects of your kitchen and cabinetry a bit.

Conservative

If you’re looking for a truly conservative look, you may want to consider matching your kitchen and cabinetry to the less intrusive designs. These would include traditional styles such as light wood, darker stained wood, or other wood that is not painted and shows its grain. You may also want to opt for more expensive woods to make the kitchen look a bit more elegant. Like black cabinets, wood that shows its grain pairs nicely with granite countertops and other surfaces that have their own patterns.

Remember to consider what type of flooring you are going to put in your kitchen when looking at cabinets. For example, if you’re installing Saltillo tile, you may want to consider a more weathered look for your cabinets, as these finishes are popular choices in the Southwest. If you are looking for a more western look, hardwood floors would be a natural option and cabinets that have a slightly darker finish or in some cases cabinets that are actually painted white would be good choices. It’s good to let your imagination run wild, but make sure everything works together.